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Not long ago, I noticed that a small crack or line has formed on one of the ivory grip panels on this 1911 as shown. It appears to be on the surface only. It can be felt if you run the edge of a fingernail over it. It wasn’t present when I bought them from the prior owner, so it’s happened on my watch. I’ve left the grips installed, removing them only during cleaning. The crack doesn’t appear to have spread or expanded after continued carry and range sessions.
As a first-time “real ivory” grip owner, I’m not sure if this is perfectly normal or a sign that my run with these grips may conclude sooner rather than later.
Input / thoughts / commiserations equally welcomed.
Edited to add: I feel like I should subtitle this post: “Travails of the First-World 1911 Owner” haha...
As a first-time “real ivory” grip owner, I’m not sure if this is perfectly normal or a sign that my run with these grips may conclude sooner rather than later.
Input / thoughts / commiserations equally welcomed.
Edited to add: I feel like I should subtitle this post: “Travails of the First-World 1911 Owner” haha...